Category: Ontario Grain Farmer

Controlling runoff: taking tile drainage to the next level

by Owen Roberts | Apr 14, 2020 | Ontario Grain Farmer

A water quality initiative underway in Huron County is aimed at slowing the flow of water runoff...

Working through stress and frustration

by Owen Roberts | Dec 1, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

Farming is a tough job by any measure. And when it’s time to pass the operation along to the...

Order of Canada – Soybean pioneer recognized

by Owen Roberts | Oct 1, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

It’s great to see one of agriculture’s own recognized with this country’s highest award – the...

Go fast, go green

by Owen Roberts | Sep 4, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

NTT Indy Car Series’ decision to change fuel suppliers from Sunoco to Speedway raised...

Brazil’s case for sustainability

by Owen Roberts | Jun 11, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer, Travel

Brazil has gone from farming virtually no soybeans, to being the world’s largest exporter in the...

Genetically modified wheat?

by Owen Roberts | Jun 11, 2019 | Ontario Grain Farmer

An international breakthrough in wheat breeding has produced a new genotype of wheat with enzymes...

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OWEN ROBERTS

Owen Roberts – journalist, columnist, educator – provides an urban perspective on agri-food issues.

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